Author: St Francis Chronicle

St Francis Chronicle is a monthly tabloid which has been printing monthly since March 2003 (except for six months during covid). We are an independent, small town monthly newspaper bringing you the latest news relevant to the St Francis area of the Eastern Cape , such as community news, our popular forthcoming events column for social and sport , plus reviews, and lovely photos - including those submitted by a few top photographers. Contact : stfrancischronicle@gmail.com

Rob Evans’ defence to seek 300+ signatures in support his bail

St Francis Chronicle, 1 July, 2025: The long, drawn-out bail application of PE businessman, Robert Edward Evans, 58, charged with … More

Heated exchange in court on Day 10 of Evans’ Bail Hearing

By St Francis Chronicle, 10 June Tensions rose in the Humansdorp Regional Court yesterday in the Vanessa Van Rensburg murder … More

Bail hearing of Rob Evans continues today

The bail hearing of Rob Evans, the accused in the tragic death of Vanessa van Rensburg, 36, whose lifeless body … More

Court hears wealthy Evans could be flight risk

Yesterday, 3 June: Gqeberha businessman Rob Evans, 58, earns around R7-million monthly and this poses a flight risk, the Humansdorp … More

Oyster Bay murder scene described

St Francis Chronicle reporter – Yesterday, 30 May, the Eastern Cape’s Humansdorp Regional Court heard a seasoned investigating SAPS officer … More

Kouga’s 2025/2026 Budget: Strengths and Risks

Kouga Municipality (KM) yesterday, (29 May), released its 2025/2026 budget yesterday with mixed reactions – from praise to criticism and … More

Whisky bottle – alleged murder weapon in Vanessa’s murder

Yesterday, on 23 May the Humansdorp Regional Court, near St Francis Bay in the Kouga municipal area, presented fresh evidence … More

SA Govt steps to improve local government performances

Edited by Bev Mortimer – A vicious cycle is being created by the fact that electricity and water networks, roads … More